Powering Progress — The 2025 IIEE-UAE Mid-Year Conference was successfully held on August 10, 2025, at Villa Rotana Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE. The event began with the introduction of the 2025 Board of Directors along with the former IIEE-UAE Presidents. This year’s conference brought together 56 participants from various sectors of electrical engineering. Attendees earned 5.5 CPD credit units, further emphasizing the conference’s commitment to professional growth and technical competency.

Graciously hosted by Engr. Blue Jay Calalang and Engr. Eduardo Bangate Jr., the seminar featured three in-depth technical sessions led by esteemed industry experts:

Site Acceptance Test for Low Voltage Switchgear

Speaker: Engr. Lesley Ariel Pineda
This session covered essential testing procedures to ensure switchgear meets performance and safety standards before site deployment, highlighting best practices, testing parameters, and compliance with international standards.

Overview of Airport Electrical Power Distribution

Speaker: Engr. Bernard Lozada
An insightful discussion on how airports manage complex electrical systems, covering primary distribution schemes, redundancy measures, safety protocols, and operational reliability in critical facilities.

Sustainable Infrastructure Lighting: Intelligent and Energy Efficient

Speaker: Engr. Leo Cupido
A forward-looking presentation on advanced lighting technologies, focusing on intelligent controls, energy savings, and sustainable design approaches for modern infrastructure.

Adding further value to the event were inspirational messages from IIEE National leaders—2025 IIEE National VP-Technical Affairs Engr. Cleofe T. Caidic and 2025 National President Engr. Alberto R. Herrera—who emphasized the importance of technical seminars in enhancing members’ knowledge, skills, and readiness for future challenges.

The conference also introduced members who filed their Certificates of Candidacy for the upcoming 2026 IIEE-UAE Board of Directors election.

Sponsors played an integral role in the event’s success, with support from Robinsons Land Corporation RLC, Zurich International LTD, Hensel FZE, Kings Medical Center, Gulftic and Aman Engineering—demonstrating their shared commitment to advancing the electrical engineering profession.

As IIEE-UAE continues its journey, the chapter remains dedicated to building a vibrant engineering community—driving innovation through continuous learning, fostering strong industry partnerships, and creating opportunities for professional and personal growth.